Contract Accounting Lead

Job Overview

Job Description

Accounting Manager needed for a 6-month onsite contract in Draper, UT. 5 years of experience required. Hybrid working schedule. Competitive rate of pay offered.

Professional Experience/Background to be successful in this role:

5+ years of accounting experience at big 4 accounting firms and/or public companies (Tech industry preferred)
Strong problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fact paced and dynamic environment with the desire for continuous improvement
Advanced Excel skills
Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred
CPA is required (Hiring Manager said it is strongly preferred during the intake call)
Experience with Blackline is a plus

Responsibilities:

Manage, coordinate, and lead a team in monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities.
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure compliance with internal controls.
Oversee key accounting areas and review key reconciliations and roll forwards.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results in accordance with US GAAP and global accounting policies.
Ensure proper accounting standards and controls are applied and in compliance with internal controls, e.g., journal entry review, general ledger account reconciliation review, analytic review of monthly results including detailed analysis.
Ensure account reconciliations are timely, properly prepared and reviewed.
Ensure appropriate procedures are documented and in place to analytically review key account fluctuations and follow up as appropriate.
Assist with quarterly and annual internal/external audit requests and liaison with external auditors. Ensure audit requests are addressed timely.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce close time while maintaining accounting integrity and accuracy.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and solve problems.